Updated 27 September 2026
Paint a garage door cost UK 2026
The going rate for paint a garage door in 2026 is single: £250–£450/door · double: £350–£650/door (total, ex VAT). Below: a calculator, what the job involves, materials at three price levels, and the prep that changes the price.
Market band, single£250–£450/door
Worked example, 1 door£303
Time on site1 days
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Market bands
| Option | Band | Source |
|---|---|---|
| single | £250–£450/door | MyJobQuote |
| double | £350–£650/door | MyJobQuote |
What the job involves
| Stage | Task | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| prep | Wash, sand and treat rust | 1.5 h |
| paint | Prime and two coats | 3.5 h |
Materials at three price levels
| Material | Budget | Trade | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door metal paint (750ml) 750ml | £14 Exterior metal gloss 750ml — MyJobQuote: premium paint adds up to £100 | £20 Hammerite Direct to Rust 750ml — No primer on sound steel | £45 Hammerite Smooth 2.5L — Double doors, one tin |
| Filler, caulk, abrasives and tape job | £10 Filler, caulk, sandpaper — T2B: £60–£120 room materials incl. paint | £15 Toupret filler, decorator caulk, abrasives, tape — Crisp edges, no cracks | £22 Premium fillers, low-tack tape, dust-free sanding — Lived-in homes |
Trade prices ex VAT, estimates checked 2026-09-27. Log your receipts in Grafto and your own prices replace these.
What changes the price
- Garage door? single · double big effect
- Condition? sound · rusty or flaking
Prep to look for
| Condition | Check | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Flaking or peeling paint | paint lifting, peeling or flaking off, bare wood or metal showing |
Questions
How much does paint a garage door cost in the UK in 2026?
The researched market band is single: £250–£450/door · double: £350–£650/door (total, ex VAT), from MyJobQuote. A worked example of 1 door comes to about £281–£378 across budget, trade and premium materials.
How long does paint a garage door take?
The worked example of 1 door takes about 1 working days.
What changes the price of paint a garage door?
Mainly garage door, plus any prep found on site: flaking or peeling paint.
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